I began growing an interest in cute owls, I don't know why but collection is starting to grow here and there.
I have been going on and off about blogging on here for a few years but I feel like I am going to be more determine to keep up with it since my associate's degree is only four classes away. This blog is pretty much about D.I.Y-ing (hence the name), leaning toward a vegan (or attempting again) diet and perhaps a lifestyle, living on a budget, learning to go green, and just live.
The choice of going green started with the simple math of saving money such as buying things in bulk means less plastic = $avings! I also donated about eight times since January 2013 to my local Goodwill and that hyped up my urge to go even further with being green.
I'm a business management major on the verge of becoming a tree hugger. I live in a little nutshell with my boyfriend for the past six years with two pomeranians and an overjoyed holland lop rabbit. I have been working in the medical field since 2010 and four months away from graduating with my Associate's degree in Business management. I hate to brag but I am the brains behind this blog but my boyfriend is the ultimate handy man, so any projects posted with hardware included, we will give thanks to him :)
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you get inspired by our journey (slowly but surely) to a vegan, eco-friendly, and budget friendly life.
25 February 2013
Workout Resolution
I am not going to lie and sugar coat anything. I am not going to say working out is easy, losing weight is a piece of cake (but it does taste good), or results will pop up in a couple of days. It takes dedication, motivation, and self-control. I worked out for about 2 1/2 months and lost about 25 pounds (that's 2 1/2 pounds a week). I drank 4 liter of water, ate clean, worked out an hour a day, and stayed focus. It was a matter of self-control and learning. I strayed from that control and unfortunately gained 10 pounds in 4 months (I am crying an ocean right now). Back to that mode again and this time, I am not going to stop until I lose that 10 pounds plus another 10 pounds.
Resolution:
Resolution:
- Drink 4 liters of water daily
- 30 minutes cardio 6 times a week
- 20 minutes stretches 6 times a week, 30 minutes stretches once a week.
- 2 pounds shed each week
- Goal weight of 120 pounds by May 1, 2013
- Start pilates again
What are your resolution this year? I know, I failed for the January workout hype that everyone gets yearly lol. Better late than never right? Plus summer is only 5 months away.
22 February 2013
Recent green purchases
- I purchased a reversible grill/griddle from Ross about a month ago which happened to be eco-friendly materials. The version I purchased was the Strauss Green Series 19" with Quantanium non-stick coating for $17 (Regular price online $32.50). Great for indoor grilling (if you do not know how to work a grill to save your life like me), removes LOTS of fats, and faster to cook breakfast. Plus, less frying pans to wash.
- PVC-Free white shower curtain, $6 at TJMaxx
- BPA-Free reusable cups, $5-7 at Ross, Wal-Mart, TJMaxx
- Stir fry pan, $9 (Retail $20), Ross or any discount stores. Great for fast and clean cooking.
Our Home To-Do-List
Our little "space" is lacking. NEVER let this happen, regardless if it is not a permanent home....yet. Treat your "space" with respect, love, and filled with passion (I meant artsy fartsy passion, guys haha.)
Some of the items listed will either take a day, a week, a month, or years but it is a great thing to keep track of everything. I will also post our budget for each room and/or project just to give you a clear idea of how we can do all the things on a tight budget. Plus I really want to encourage myself to stick to the budget lol. I am really hoping to get these done under the goal budget, that would a miracle.... errr THAT'S why we LOVE thrift stores, Craigslist, and DIYing.
I will post links to all the room soon. Some will be the ultimate BEFORE pictures and some will be IN THE PROCESS picture.
Master bedroom:
Master bathroom:
Guest bathroom:
Living room:
Hallway:
Kitchen:
Some of the items listed will either take a day, a week, a month, or years but it is a great thing to keep track of everything. I will also post our budget for each room and/or project just to give you a clear idea of how we can do all the things on a tight budget. Plus I really want to encourage myself to stick to the budget lol. I am really hoping to get these done under the goal budget, that would a miracle.... errr THAT'S why we LOVE thrift stores, Craigslist, and DIYing.
I will post links to all the room soon. Some will be the ultimate BEFORE pictures and some will be IN THE PROCESS picture.
Master bedroom:
- Build wooden/pallet full bed frame
- Buy new mattress pad
- Buy Queen/Standard pillow case
- Buy odd shape throw pillow
- Buy duvet cover
- Paint computer desk (white)
- Buy odd shapes picture frames
- Hang picture frames above computer desk
- Paint computer desk accessories (book holder, pen/pencil jars)
- Make Magazine holder
- Make printer cover
- Make two box storage
- Cover ugly outlet cases
- Paint doors & frames (white)
- DIY or purchase (2) computer chairs
- BUDGET - $250
Master bathroom:
- Paint toilet paper holder
- Cover inside sink storage
- Minimize and organize sink storage
- Change towel holder
- Change light above sink
- Change toilet bowl
- Laundry bag for clothes
- BUDGET - $75
Guest bathroom:
- Paint cabinets (white)
- Cover inside cabinets
- Remove old shower door frame
- Hang shower curtain
- Change toilet bowl
- Change (2 light bulbs)
- Laundry basket for towels
- Buy new bucket lid
- BUDGET - $85
Living room:
- Paint walls (white)
- Paint frames (white-r)
- Get rid of leather love seat
- White window treatment/curtain
- New cabinet storage
- BUDGET - $70
Hallway:
- Repaint & hang mirror
- Organize closet
- BUDGET - $15
Kitchen:
Smaller dining table$3- DIY (2) chairs
- Storage unit/table
- BUDGET - $130
GOAL - $625 or less
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